Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 176 reviews.
Great brush for detail
Store owner replied: Thank you so much - we’re so glad you’re enjoying the brush and finding it great for detail work 😊
The brushes are very good, it is fun to paint with them. They hold a lor of water and have a really sharp point. I did not try the silk paper yet, I wait to get better.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much - we’re so glad you’re enjoying painting with the brushes and finding them easy to work with 😊 The silk paper will be a lovely next step whenever you feel ready!
Very satisfied with my 3 brushes. They hold their point and they carry the pigments very well. The only little negative is that I had to fabricate a way to suspend them for them to dry nicely
Store owner replied: Thank you so much - we’re really glad you’re happy with the brushes and that they’re holding their point and carrying pigment well 😊 We appreciate your feedback about drying them and will keep that in mind too!
Beautiful brushes that make a difference in painting Chinoiserie. Beautiful brushes for beautiful work
Store owner replied: Thank you so much - we’re really glad you’re enjoying the brushes and that they’re helping you create beautiful work 😊
Very nice brush thankyou.
Chinoiserie Paint & Blending Brush
Store owner replied: Thank you so much - we’re really glad you’re happy with it 😊
Love them!
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Store owner replied: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work, so pleased you love your brushes!
I’m enjoying the warm up tutorials. Just one day of actually painting cherry blossom. I’m using Stonehenge Aqua cold press. Im going to the city this weekend and get some different paper, maybe some rice paper, too. Is Mulberry paper a good choice?
Store owner replied: Thank you for sharing! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the warm up tutorials. Stonehenge Aqua is a great start, and exploring different papers like rice paper or Mulberry can be a fun way to see how your paints behave. Keep experimenting - you’ll discover what works best for your style! Beautiful art work, thank you for sharing!
Great for details, that need to be precise! This was just my first time using it, but I love it. Control!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Store owner replied: Thank you kindly for your feedback! It’s wonderful to hear you’re getting so much from using the brush, it really is fantastic!
I looked forward to getting brushes and the e course which my husband bought for my birthday. It felt a bit frightening to even start. Diane very kindly made comments on the painting I sent her. Her comments on negative space I found very useful. My work seems thick and clumsy but I enjoy having a go. I’m very impressed with how much paint the brushes hold. I haven’t the confidence yet to paint on silk but I enjoy the hot pressed paper. I’ve started the painting of the pigeon and it’s shading on Diane’s YouTube. I’m enjoying it very much. It’s so kind of Diane to provide such good ongoing support.
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Store owner replied: Thank you Catherine for your thoughtful review! It means a lot to hear this, you're very welcome for the support :) happy painting!
The only thing I asked for this Christmas were Diane’s brushes, and I was so excited when I opened them! They’re absolutely beautiful. I’ve had so much fun painting loose florals with them. I still have a lot to learn, but I already know these will be my new go-to brushes—the marks they make are just stunning. Thank you, Diane! I have a feeling I’ll be back for more.
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Store owner replied: Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s lovely to hear you’re enjoying the process! Happy painting
I managed to get started on the last day for the holiday paint along . My paints didn’t turn up until afternoon, so I did rush it but I love the brushes and I seem to love chinoiserie and Diane. Thank you.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for sharing this - I'm really glad you managed to join in even with the delayed supplies 😊🎨 It’s lovely to hear you’re enjoying the brushes and exploring chinoiserie too!
I absolutely love the silk paper and the brushes are amazing. I can instantly feel the difference in handling and brush strokes. I am very grateful for this experience. In fact I was just about to begin a new painting. I’ve always been obsessed with watercolor now I’ve added chinoiserie to my obsession. Thank you Diane for your expertise in this medium. I’m saving up to get the Art E book. Peace and Blessings!!
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your beautiful message 😊🎨 I’m so glad you’re loving the silk paper and brushes and feeling the difference in your painting experience. It’s wonderful to hear how your passion is growing - wishing you so much joy with your next painting!
While my schools are still in their infancy it is clear that having the right brushes and using a smooth painting surface will make all the difference to me here is a recent study I cannot wait to do more!
Store owner replied: Thank you so much! I’m really glad you’re seeing the difference the right brushes and surface can make - it sounds like you’re really on a great path with your studies 😊🎨
Love these brushes!! It didnt take very long to get used to them while doing chinoisere and I even did some regular watercolour painting. They did a great job of blending !!
Store owner replied: Thank you so much! I’m really glad you’re loving the brushes and that they’ve helped with both chinoiserie and your watercolour work - especially for blending 😊🎨
Love my brushes! I especially love painting the chinoiserie style outlines using the thin size brush 😍Thank you! Xx
Store owner replied: Thank you so much! I’m really glad you’re loving your brushes and enjoying the thin brush for your chinoiserie outlines 😊🎨
I love the brush. I'm still learning how to use it more delicately to achieve finer, more elegant lines. It arrived in perfect condition and was very easy to work with and prep it under warm water. I highly recommend the detail brush. Silvina L. New York.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much, Silvina! I’m really glad you’re enjoying the brush and finding it easy to work with and prepare 😊🎨 It sounds like you’re already developing a lovely touch with it - keep going, the finesse will come with practice!
The chinoiserie brushes are the best brushes I have tried and I have a few.. Such ease of movement & flow also love that you can make a point or sword for fantastic results very good at holding water as well. The detail brush is just amazing for fine details and also holds liquid well for great line work
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for this lovely feedback 😊 I’m really happy to hear the brushes are giving you such ease of movement and flow, and that you’re enjoying both the versatility and the detail brush for fine line work. It means a lot to know they’re supporting your painting experience so well 🎨
In the beginning, I spent a few months painting with cheaper calligraphy brushes. They worked, but after some time they started to fall apart — with one of them, the entire bristle bundle even came out (luckily not right on a painting). 😇 When Diane’s brushes arrived, I was excited from the very first moment. They absorb color beautifully, are just the right softness, and still hold their shape perfectly. Painting with them feels joyful and effortless — such a different experience. I’m even considering getting another set. 😍 In the video, I’m painting an oleander from Diane’s mini course. 🌸
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for sharing this 😊 I’m really glad you can feel such a difference with the brushes and that they’ve made your painting experience more joyful and effortless. It’s wonderful to hear you’re enjoying the mini course too and working through the oleander 🌸 I really appreciate you taking the time to describe your experience so clearly, and I’m so happy they’re supporting your work so well 🎨
I absolutely love this brush it’s fantastic. I have been using it to highlight areas on my Cyanotypes
Store owner replied: Thank you so much 😊 We’re really glad you love the brush and that it’s working so well for your cyanotype highlighting - it looks beautiful!
I've been using the fine-point brush a lot when painting my watercolor scenes. It's the best brush ever!
Store owner replied: Thank you so much 😊 We’re really glad you’re loving the fine point brush and that it’s become your go to for your watercolour scenes - that’s amazing to hear!
Absolutely love this detail brush it makes the whole learning journey enjoyable and doable with such flow and holding capacity just a dream to use 😍 it is something I definitely should have purchased from the start ! Thank you for such a magnificent course Teri-Kay Australia
Store owner replied: Thank you so much 😊 We’re absolutely delighted to hear you’re loving the detail brush and that it’s made your learning journey feel so enjoyable and smooth. It’s wonderful to know it’s working so well for you!
These brushes have been a dream to work with! I have been postponing this review for over a month in order to use them more and give my honest opinion, based on my actual experience with them. So, here is more about these brushes: their shape and size allow to hold a lot of paint (meaning less reloading, more focus on the actual painting, easier blending); their hairs are so soft - the brushes glide onto the paper; blending happens effortlessly; detail brushwork is on another level. They just do the work and do it with ease - this is how you know that these are THE BRUSHES you'll ever need. My previous experience is with round watercolor brushes and other regular chinese brushes, but none of them were able to help me achieve the desired results, especially for painting in the chinoiserie style. Speaking from experience - it's better to invest in high quality art materials, rather than trying a ton of cheaper options and feeling disappointed in the end. Wishing you happy painting!
I really love this detail brush and will order a when I can afford it
Store owner replied: Thank you so much! I’m so happy you love the detail brush. Whenever you’re ready to order again, I’ll be here 💖
I love them because they are light and precise. But i have a long way to go learning this skill
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m so happy you’re loving how light and precise the brushes feel. Don’t worry about how far you have to go, every brushstroke is progress, and you’re building your skills beautifully 💖
Really enjoying the class!
I love these brushes! I love how well they hold their shape and point making detailed work and gradient work so easy to do. I like the stiffness of these brushes which gives me more control. I have other chinese brushes which are too soft and don’t work well for the chinoiserie techniques. I’m really happy I invested in these brushes. Oh and the detailed liner is amazing how much control I get making fluid detail lines. 🤩
I recently purchased the Chinoiserie Brush Set from Diane Hill, and I have to say—it completely transformed my painting experience. I honestly didn’t expect brushes to make such a difference, but these truly elevated both the precision and flow of my work. The quality is exceptional, and they feel like an extension of your hand—so intuitive, smooth, and responsive. Thank you, Diane, for creating tools that not only look beautiful but also genuinely enhance the creative process. It’s clear how much thought and care went into designing these. I couldn’t recommend them more to anyone looking to take their painting to the next level.
I love these brushes ! They hey are the best I have ever used and I have bought some expensive ones over the years ! They hold the paint and water so well and the fine points are fabulous! Thank you Diane 🙏🏻🌸🌸
Store owner replied: Thank you Sherri! I’m so happy to hear you’re loving the brushes ☺️ It’s wonderful that they’re holding the paint and water so well and that the fine points are working perfectly for you 🌸💖
I bought cheaper brushes but couldn't get on with them...this was my first cherry blossom painting yesterday with Diane's brushes...absolutely no comparison ...I truly love how they hols so much paint but the fine details you can achieve are wonderful. I'm not an artist just dabbled with watercolour flowers but I will be a chinoiserie artist one day x
Store owner replied: This is so lovely to read! I’m delighted the detail brush has made such a difference for you. Your first cherry blossom painting looks wonderful, and I love your determination. 🌸 Keep going step by step, you’re already becoming the chinoiserie artist you dream of being!
I finally got a chance to try out my brushes with your mini course tutorial where you gave a great explanation on how to use them. The photo is of my painting from the class. They are the best brushes I have ever used! I have never been able to hold so much paint and paint with such precision before. I am really glad I purchased them.
Store owner replied: This is so lovely to hear Carol! Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m delighted the brushes have made such a difference for you, and even more so that you enjoyed putting them to use in the mini course. It makes me so happy knowing they’ve given you both precision and ease with your painting. ☺️
I like buying art supplies, and over the years, I have bought many Chinese or Japanese brushes. For many years, I looked for brushes that would give me the right look for chinoiserie painting, but something wasn't quite right. Then I finally decided to purchase Diane's brushes, and I had an "ah-ah" moment! Trust me, save yourself the hassle of purchasing all sorts of brushes, the disappointment and the time. If you are serious about learning Chinoiserie, just get the set of brushes and take good care of it, the brushes are great quality and last really long.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much Raphael! I’m so glad the brushes have been the perfect fit for your work :)
This brush set is incredible if you’re interested I learning the Chinoiserie style of painting or just painting anything in watercolor. I love how these brushes carry the paint across the page for miles and don’t dry out but they also don’t drip all over the page either. And then the skinny brush has been great for super fine details. LOVE this set!
Store owner replied: Thank you Hailey, ’m delighted to hear the brushes are working so well for you! They really are perfect for those fine details :)
I recently purchased a detail brush from Diane Hill, and it has been an absolute joy to use! The brush is incredibly smooth, making it effortless to create fine, precise details. What sets it apart is how well it holds paint—I can continue working on intricate sections without having to constantly stop and reload. I’ve used many detail brushes over the years, but this one has quickly become my favorite. If you’re looking for a high-quality brush that elevates your artwork, I highly recommend this one!
Store owner replied: Thank you so much Terri! I’m so pleased to hear it’s become your favourite :)
Love these brushes!
Store owner replied: Thanks Archie, I am glad you like your brush!
I just received my Chinoiserie starter kit and it is everything promised! I can’t wait to start painting. Thank you Diane for this luxurious painting set.
Store owner replied: Thanks so much Sheryl!
Hi Diane I love, love the three brushes, versatile worth every penny as these are the only types of brushes you need for painting blending and fine lines. Thank you.
Love Diane’s brushes, I use them daily and they’re definitely my favourite purchase, highly recommend them. Thanks Diane!
The perfect brush for detail, it holds so much paint and the flow is nice and smooth.
Store owner replied: I'm so happy you're enjoying your brushes Anna!
These brushes are WORTH IT!!! I have never painted but have always wanted to. I draw with number 2 pencils because I can control the lines and erase. I was hoping Diane Hill's Detail Brush would help me control paint well enough that I would begin painting. It just DID/DOES!!! Today I painted! I was too intimidated to use the brush for almost three months. I kept drawing chinoiserie designs for painting later. Today I took the leap and it was relaxing! It was relaxing because of how well the detail brush performs. (I haven't used the larger ones yet...baby steps.) The brush gives incredible control and I can only imagine the control possible with ample practice. Here is my first painting and it is painted on cheap cardstock using a dime store watercolor set. The detail brush is the only brush I used. I'm excited to see how the brush will work on watercolor paper or better quality paper of some sort. Thank you Diane! You're brush opened up a colorful world to me today. With Gratitude, Evangeline
Store owner replied: Your painting looks absolutely beautiful Evangeline, I'm so pleased you're enjoying your new brush and I can't wait for you to try out the paint and blend brush! x
just a few doodles with my new brushes, they're fantastic, I'm a complete convert. I've been looking for new Japanese brush set as my beautiful favourite friends came to an end of their life a few years ago. These are a happy replacement, thank you. :)
Store owner replied: Thanks Bonny! I'm so pleased you like them :)
I'm so excited to share this Chinoiserie painting guide and help you to understand and master the basics, tools and techniques of this luxurious painting style!
Ever wondered what the difference is between watercolour paper and silk paper, and which is better for Chinoiserie painting? Join me as I talk you through the differences in texture, absorbency, and artistic possibilities!
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